Molecular Biologist - ddPCR Lab Associate

Dawar Consulting, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is partnering with a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy to hire a Molecular Biology Associate.

This long-term contract role supports laboratory research through molecular biology experiments and assay execution. The ideal candidate has hands-on ddPCR experience, strong lab skills, and the ability to troubleshoot while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) (required).
• Experience performing molecular biology laboratory techniques and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology experiments using established laboratory protocols.
• Conduct and optimize digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) assays for nucleic acid analysis.
• Work with amino acid-related experiments and biomolecular analyses.
• Accurately document, analyze, and summarize experimental results.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues, communicate failures and lessons learned, and recommend solutions.
• Present findings and collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional research teams.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related Life Sciences

Tools

ddPCR

Job description

Dawar Consulting, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is partnering with a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy to hire a Molecular Biology Associate.

This long-term contract role supports laboratory research through molecular biology experiments and assay execution. The ideal candidate has hands-on ddPCR experience, strong lab skills, and the ability to troubleshoot while collaborating with a cross-functional team.